Ingredients:

  • 1 lb (450g) ground beef
  • 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
  • 1 cup (150g) frozen mixed vegetables (peas, carrots, corn), thawed
  • 1 can (10.75 oz / 305g) condensed cream of mushroom soup
  • 1/2 cup (120ml) milk
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil (or vegetable oil)
  • Salt to taste
  • 1 (32 oz / 900g) bag frozen tater tots, partially thawed (about 15 minutes)
  • 1/2 cup (50g) shredded cheddar cheese (optional)

Instructions:

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned. Drain off any excess grease.
  3. Add chopped onion to the skillet and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in the thawed mixed vegetables.
  4. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the cream of mushroom soup, milk, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and Worcestershire sauce.
  5. Pour the soup mixture into the skillet with the ground beef and vegetables. Stir well to combine and season with salt to taste. Simmer for 5 minutes.
  6. Pour the beef mixture into the prepared 9x13 inch baking dish. Arrange the partially thawed tater tots in a single layer on top of the beef mixture.
  7. Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the tater tots are golden brown and crispy.
  8. In the last 5 minutes of baking, sprinkle shredded cheese over the tater tots, if desired. Bake until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  9. Let the tater tot casserole recipe cool for a few minutes before serving.